“Areal Flood Advisory from 1/16/2020 10:36 AM to 11:30 AM PST for Monterey County. https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=41909474 Small Stream Flood Advisory for Poor Drainage Areas for West central Monterey County in central California. Some locations that will experience flooding include: Big Sur Village, Carmel Valley Village, Andrew Molera State Park, Partington Ridge, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Esalen Institute, Pico Blanco Campground and Big Sur Raws.”
Found Dog near JP Burns
We finally got a photo of the abandoned little dog near JP Burns. It is scared to death, and several of you have tried to coax it to come. Rachael Fann has been leaving food out for it and she is the one who was able to get this photo.
Photo Sunday, 1/12/2020
Recreational Shooting Ban extended on LPNF
Recreational shooting ban extended for six months
GOLETA, Calif. – Los Padres National Forest officials announced that the Forest Order prohibiting recreational shooting has been extended until June 30, 2020, to provide for public safety due to increasingly high fire danger conditions in the extended weather forecast and the potential for a wildfire sparked by shooting.
Despite recent winter rainfall, live fuel moisture levels across the Forest did not significantly recover and are currently hovering just above the 60 percent critical threshold. Predictive weather forecasts indicate persistent, strong offshore wind events through April that will likely further reduce fuel moisture levels.
Long-range weather models have consistently shown well below normal precipitation and drier than average weather with a high likelihood of elevated temperatures through the spring months. If these forecasts are accurate, grasses will cure out earlier than normal and grass fire activity could occur weeks earlier this year. These conditions allow fire to burn readily and remain present in the larger dead and downed fuels in the landscape. Even with recent precipitation and cooler temperatures, live fuel moistures are slow to rise due to a state of dormancy in the brush.
Preventing accidental starts from recreational shooting under dry conditions is key to protecting life and property. Shooting ranges under permit by Los Padres National Forest monitor and implement preventative measures to avoid accidental starts.
Under this Forest Order, discharging a firearm is prohibited except in the designated target ranges at the Winchester Canyon Gun Club and the Ojai Valley Gun Club. Persons hunting during the open hunting season as specified in the laws of the State of California and having a valid California hunting license are exempt from this Forest Order.
A violation of this prohibition is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
Hazard Mitigation Meeting Location change
Hello all,
Please note that the meeting location for the Big Sur Hazard Mitigation has changed to be held at the Big Sur Lodge:
Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
Santa Lucia Conference Center at the Big Sur Lodge, 47225 California 1, Big Sur, CA, 93920
Thank you,
Mary Adams Fireside Chat
MONTEREY COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MARY L. ADAMS, SUPERVISOR – FIFTH DISTRICT
1200 Aguajito Road, Suite #1, Monterey, CA 93940
E-mail: District5@co.monterey.ca.us
Phone: (831) 647-7755
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release – January 8, 2020
Supervisor Mary L. Adams invites Fifth District Residents to Chat
The issues don’t have to be ‘hot’ to share your thoughts with Supervisor Mary L. Adams at her upcoming Fireside Chat.
Fifth District Supervisor Mary Adams will host her first Fireside Chat of the new year on Wednesday, January 15thfrom 5:30 to 6:30 pm. This Chat will be held in the Cypress Fire Station, located at 3375 Rio Road in Carmel. At this first meeting of the year, you are expressly invited to come and help shape the Supervisor’s priorities for 2020.
About Fireside Chats
Fireside Chats are informal meetings held by Supervisor Mary Adams throughout the 5thDistrict. Meetings are held in the evening to increase access of working people to their County Supervisor. All District residents are invited to bring any issue or concern of importance to them to discuss with Mary and her staff.
Other 2020 Fireside Chats are scheduled for:
· March 18, City of Monterey Fire Station – 600 Pacific St., EOC Room, Monterey, CA
· May 20, Monterey Regional Fire District Office – 19900 Portola Drive, Salinas
· July 15, Cypress Fire Station, Rio Road, Carmel
· September 16, City of Monterey Fire Station, Pacific Street, Monterey
· November 18, Monterey Regional Fire District Office, Portola Drive, Salinas
An RSVP isn’t necessary.
Census Takers
Besides the allocation of funds, perhaps even more importantly, at least to me, if that the every decade census allocates the 435 seats in the House of Representatives among the states and the districts within the states. This is critical in times like these.
The Census Bureau is Hiring for the 2020 Census!
Part time and full time positions are available in Big Sur paying more than $20 per hour. Earn extra money ! Make us all count.
You can apply online by visiting www.2020census.gov/jobs or attend the recruitment meeting at the Big Sur Library on January 11th from 10 am to 1 pm and apply in person.
The census is completely confidential and safe!
The census is about funding and power: The population count of Big Sur and all of Monterey County determines the amount of federal funding our communities receive for programs like free school lunch, road work and repair, medical services, food vouchers and general benefits. The census will also determine the political boundaries of our region and the congressional representation we will have, the foundation of our democracy!
Community Association of Big Sur
also needs volunteers to help reach
our neighbors up and down the coast.
To answer this call to service, email
your interest to: info@CABigSur.org.
Download a copy of the 2020 Census, Frequently Asked Questions HERE. (PDF, 1 Page, 382 KB)
Sustainable Tourism In Big Sur?
I have continually requested that in these types of communications when we list balancing the interests of … or listing our priorities, that we put the environment first, not last, as without the environment, the residents, the businesses, the tourists would not be here, and yet, it continues to be listed last. (See *bolded portion below in 3d ¶) Get our priorities straight, and eventually, people will listen. That is my first suggestion.
Despite this misapplication of priorities, I applaud the efforts of BGT, CABS, CHP, MoCo, USFS, State Parks, and all of us who are involved enough to make a difference. Please, let your voice be heard.
| Beyond Green Travel Announces that a Community Big Sur Destination Stewardship Plan Comment Portal is Open In order to capture as much stakeholder input as possible, BGT has created an online website to capture written comments and suggestions pertaining to the creation of a sustainable tourism plan for Big Sur. Please visit www.bigsurdsp.com. Your suggestions, observations and recommendations are welcome and integral to developing a plan that *balances the interests of the visiting public with businesses, residents, commuting workers and the environment. Please take this opportunity to express constructive, solution based comments HERE: www.bigsurdsp.com In the coming weeks, the local DSP steering committee will be announced. Additionally, surveys are being developed to solicit specific feedback from diverse stakeholders. We will provide updates on both the steering committee and the survey process in the next 30 days. On behalf of BGT, CABS Download a copy of the above notice HERE. (PDF, 1 Page, 132 KB) |
Photo Sunday, 1/5/2020
Fur Kid — new bed
I finally changed over from the small dog bed, to a much bigger one, as she has grown so much.
